Johnnie Rene Whitman

Johnnie "Renee" Stephenson Whitman, 81 of Lowell, Ark., passed away at her home on Tuesday, December 31, 2019. Renee was born on December 31, 1938 in Heidenheimer, Texas, the daughter of John W. LaGrone and Mary E. Reeves LaGrone. She lived many years in Siloam Springs, Ark., and worked at the Arkansas State Bank until her retirement. Renee was an avid reader and enjoyed working crossword puzzles. She is survived by two sons, Louis George Stephenson of Monroe, Mich., and John David Stephenson of Houston, Texas; one daughter, Christie Electa Ball of Eureka Springs, Ark.; five grandchildren and three great- grandchildren. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of the Backstrom-Pyeatte Funeral Home of Springdale. To sign online guestbook please go to www.backstrom-pyeatte.com.